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Yeah..all four of my dogs are mild mannered in public. Fi can get a little uppity with the right dog but overall they are all chill. I was at a match this weekend, standing and watching some of the groups, and Fiona was passed out on her side in the grass. Definitely needs a "dog person" owner. She had been a bit of a challenge as a pup, I think as she hit 5-6mo I swore off having any other ACD puppies :p. I've figured out her quirks and how to manage/deal/fix them and all is good now. Even Skye is reserved/aloof in public, quiet and happy, calm...at home she is quite the opposite and is very very insistent with her "wants".

I had a husband and wife approach me at our last show asking about Aussies, how much they cost (always a bad sign), and how hard they are to live with. I was polite but hammered home that 90% of the time they're not a breed for beginners. I'm pretty sure I was able to dissuade them, but they seemed pretty smitten with Cohen.
Had a young girl that wanted an ACD or an Aussie to do agility with... she went with an Aussie pup, and I know she is struggling controlling the dog (he is a little reactive, drags her around, kind of spooky). She did do basic obedience with him but I don't think it was quite the dream dog her and her family expected.
 
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I've actually not had a single person say they want a dog just like Abrams. I feel kind of hurt now. :p

Guess it's a good thing he's so physical and enthusiastic about everything. Dissuades the faint of heart.
It's not that Hudson has no manners and is general a spazzy-freakozoid, it's that I want to keep Sheppies a hidden secret. Yep, that's totally it.

My friend's dog got attacked yesterday at a park. Not even a dog park, a people park. Not a "dog fight" attack, but 3 dogs attacked to kill. 3 hours of surgery, seven drains, skin torn from the muscle, an amputated ear, and while he looked stable this morning apparently, he crashed this afternoon and got moved to the e-vet. He needs some serious good vibes for the next 12 hours or so.

I can't even imagine. My dogs may never leave the house again, at least until I find kevlar suits for them to wear.

So freaking scary, and it makes me hate people so **** much. You can't tell me dogs like that had never given ANY warning that they maybe had issues.
Oh good Lord. Vibes for your friend and her dog. That's the kind of story that makes me go, "yep, never leaving the yard and if I do, I'm carrying a cattle prod"
 

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F**** it!!!

I'm converting all of Outlaw's commands to either Harry Potter spells or German, I'm SICK of people trying to give him commands when he's out and about with me especially since he's recently became my SDiT.

No you stupid f***er he's not going to sit when you tell him to sit, the command for it is in German and he won't down either unless you tell him platz!
 

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F**** it!!!

I'm converting all of Outlaw's commands to either Harry Potter spells or German, I'm SICK of people trying to give him commands when he's out and about with me especially since he's recently became my SDiT.

No you stupid f***er he's not going to sit when you tell him to sit, the command for it is in German and he won't down either unless you tell him platz!
That is both hilarious AND actually genius. I was thinking the same thing last night when I took my 6 month old puppy to a downtown outdoor "street movie" and a lady like 15 feet from us kept making kissing "come here" noises at him. She never once asked me if she could come over and pet him, she just basically just tried to call him to her despite the fact that he was on a 6 foot leash. I gave her several dirty looks and just took out our clicker and treats and used it as a training opportunity but still... I would have liked to just watch the movie. He was laying calmly whenever she wasn't trying to call him to her.

p.s. I vote Harry Potter spells.
 

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I had Cajun at the park today and she was a little ways out sniffing around, no biggie. Then I see an off leash dog come around the corner (his owners following behind) and he's soooo close to where Cajun is standing but I don't think either of them had noticed the other, I put her recall to the test and called her, and like a champion she booked it right into my arms. Yaaaay Cajun! Too bad I had nothing worthwhile on me to reward her with. Just hugs. lol.
 

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Mia is having a good day. We went to the park from 10-11:30 and she ran off leash the whole time without any troubles and despite it being in the mid 80s. We had a blast.
YAAAYYYY!!! :D

My friend's dog got attacked yesterday at a park. Not even a dog park, a people park. Not a "dog fight" attack, but 3 dogs attacked to kill. 3 hours of surgery, seven drains, skin torn from the muscle, an amputated ear, and while he looked stable this morning apparently, he crashed this afternoon and got moved to the e-vet. He needs some serious good vibes for the next 12 hours or so.

I can't even imagine. My dogs may never leave the house again, at least until I find kevlar suits for them to wear.

So freaking scary, and it makes me hate people so **** much. You can't tell me dogs like that had never given ANY warning that they maybe had issues.
Oh jeez... Vibes for your friend and their dog :(
 

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I decided to take the pups to our local dog beach today.
It was pretty empty aside from a Boxer and an obese Husky which was nice (except when they came over and there was a minor incident resulting in my dogs being deemed "unfriendly" oh well).

And for the first time in the 3 years since I got her, she willingly swam!
She's fallen in deep water a few times and was fine. But she would never willingly go past her chest.

And today she swam out multiple times, so proud of the little mutt :)
 

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Tomorrow is the big day!!!!! Xolo puppy playtime!!! I get to meet the puppy that may end up being my new dog. He's the breeders first choice puppy for me out of the litter. If everything works out and I and up with him the plan is that eventually he will become My SDiT and later my SD as long as he does well with the training and public access. OMG guys… I might be getting a Standard size Xolo!!!!!! I wish he was a hairless one but it's okay. He's still really cute. I might also have a name picked out LOL ;)
 
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Ugh. A friend of a friend is moving to a city in Ontario that is AWFUL about the pit bull ban. Like seize lab mutts out of backyards because of one complaint awful. They have a lab/boxer mix.

They don't want to give up their dog and are just now realizing the gravity of the situation. I feel so so so bad for them. They are average-joe dog people... they have no resources, no idea about how to deal with this. They also have no idea how to work on their dog's reactivity and stranger danger, which will only make her look worse in the public eye. But they are trying so hard. It's just a shitty situation.
 

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Very proud of Roxie today. She really is everything I want in a dog and I could never be happier with a dog than I am with her.
 

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It's not that Hudson has no manners and is general a spazzy-freakozoid, it's that I want to keep Sheppies a hidden secret. Yep, that's totally it.



Oh good Lord. Vibes for your friend and her dog. That's the kind of story that makes me go, "yep, never leaving the yard and if I do, I'm carrying a cattle prod"
I always did when I lived in the city, because my neighborhood had a few very dangerous dogs like this who were always getting out :/, one shot with the cattle prod was enough to deter moat dogs.
 

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WHY did I not know about Chewy before now!? I was paying $40 for a 12 lb bag of Wellness Core at PetSmart, and I can get it for $25 on Chewy. I can buy Orijen and Nature's Variety Raw Boost and all the other super expensive foods for what I was paying for Core!
 

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WHY did I not know about Chewy before now!? I was paying $40 for a 12 lb bag of Wellness Core at PetSmart, and I can get it for $25 on Chewy. I can buy Orijen and Nature's Variety Raw Boost and all the other super expensive foods for what I was paying for Core!
I love me some Chewy. Their customer service is fantastic, too. I've recently been having an issue with their shipping speeds, but I think that has more to do with our stupid local UPS than Chewy (like it sitting on the truck for over a day...). I just have to remember to order food sooner.

Abrams is happy because I can buy their food and the cat food for less than $49, so he gets a cheap toy or chew with every delivery so the order qualifies for free shipping. Lol
 

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And for the first time in the 3 years since I got her, she willingly swam!
She's fallen in deep water a few times and was fine. But she would never willingly go past her chest.

And today she swam out multiple times, so proud of the little mutt :)
That must be the best feeling.


I'm still holding out hope Smiley will swim someday. I guess I just have to wait 2 more years :p
 

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Random question....

Why do most people assume unknown mixed breeds are 50% one breed and 50% another?

That always bothers me. :p
 

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Random question....

Why do most people assume unknown mixed breeds are 50% one breed and 50% another?

That always bothers me. :p
I don't know. Lol I've always wondered that, too. Rose, my old girlie, came from two mutt parents. It is easier to simplify to two breeds when talking to her about people, but she was definitely a cocktail.
 

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There's a new dog park opening just down the road from me.
The thing is, the only parking lots are either around the corner off a busy 6 lane one-way road.
It's not THAT far (0.2km), but I'm thinking it will deter the gate-sitters, and will definitely deter those who like to just let their dogs run to the gate unleashed. Hoping for a more conscientious crowd.

But I also bet on tragedy because I'm sure some dumbass will still try.

Random question....

Why do most people assume unknown mixed breeds are 50% one breed and 50% another?

That always bothers me. :p
Bothers me too!
People always cut me off at the second breed when I try to tell them what I think might be in her.
Some days she's a Kelpie x Border Collie, Some days she's "half" Australian Cattle dog, no Border Collie...and so on.
 

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Mia ate a whole bag of alligator dog jerky this weekend. It was up over 5' on shelves. I am still not sure how she managed that.

I probably shouldn't be impressed but.....

Why do I still think I can leave her out and just Mia-proof things?
 

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Took Talon outside because he was whining. Turns out he is just concerned because David isn't home yet. :( Poor boy, went outside and just kept whining and looking around. Everytime he'd see someone in the distance he'd perk up, but then loose interest when we got close. :( It's really kind of sad. At the same time though, I'm going to wring his neck if he doesn't stop whining! T_T
 

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